Acupressure for Sciatica

Acupressure for sciatica is a complementary healthcare practice which is very similar in theory to
acupuncture.
However, being that the sometimes frightening needles are not used,
this approach to care is ideal for patients with needle-phobia.

Acupressure
is defined as concentrated force applied to a specific area of the
anatomy in the hopes of eliciting a positive healing or pain relieving
response.

For sciatica sufferers, treatment may focus on the
lower back, buttocks, legs and/or feet and often targets the suspected
source location of the symptoms, as well as the multiple affected
innervated regions.

This essay will provide some details on using all-natural acupressure to treat sciatic nerve expressions.

Acupressure for Sciatica Treatment

Acupressure is a therapy option offered by most acupuncturists, as well as some
massage
therapists,
chiropractors
and even a few
physical therapists.

Acupressure is directed at special points on the anatomy, sometimes called pressure points or trigger points. Most of these points lie along pathways called meridians.

According
to traditional oriental medicine, meridians are theorized to carry life
energy, called qi or chi, to all the parts of the body. Sometimes,
areas of the body, or the entire anatomy, may suffer a depletion,
buildup or stagnation of qi energy, creating the ideal circumstances for
disease or injury to occur.

Acupressure practitioners generally
activate these points in order to add qi energy or release it,
balancing the life energy throughout the body and creating the right
circumstances for overall health and wellbeing.

Sciatic Nerve Acupressure Effectiveness

Acupressure can be very effective at dealing with muscular issues and
minor soft tissue injuries. It is not generally recommended as a
solution for pain enacted by a structural spinal condition, such as a
herniated disc,
unless being used exclusively as a
pain management
modality.

Acupressure might be helpful for relieving
piriformis pain
in some patients, since this condition is muscular in nature.
Acupressure is not typically a cure for any form of sciatica, but it
might make
coping
with the pain far easier for some patients, as they seek a more permanent solution for their
symptoms.

If you have any doubts about using acupressure for your particular type
of sciatica symptoms, consult with your doctor first. In fact, this is a
good idea, regardless of the actual source of your pain.

Acupressure for Sciatica Advocacy

I am an advocate of using holistic remedies whenever possible for
treating any type of chronic pain. However, even as a believer in these
modalities, I still recognize their limitations.

I have studied
acupressure in great detail, in both the healing and self defense
applications. Martial arts training borrows heavily from Asian medical
practices, especially at high levels of proficiency.

I have also
undergone countess acupressure treatments during the first ten years
that I was suffering from horrific
back and leg pain.

Acupressure is a terrific option for acute muscular complaints, but does
not demonstrate such fantastic results for chronic spinal concerns.
However, if you receive even temporary relief from acupressure, then at
least you will have the chance to cease using any risky prescription
drugs
you might have been given.